She had heard it said that humans are supposed only to use about a tenth of their brains, and that no one was very clear what the other nine tenths were for, but she had certainly never heard it suggested that they were using for storing penguins. – The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

It was his subconscious which told him this – that infuriating part of a person’s brain which never responds to interrogation, merely gives little meaningful nudges and then sits humming quietly to itself, saying nothing. – The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

The music stopped abruptly, with the air of having delivered exactly five cents worth of joy. – Player Piano

“Tell me about today.” “Nothing about today. One more, like all the rest.” – Player Piano

The two were inseparable, though their personalities met at almost no point. Together, they made an approximately whole man. – Player Piano

Yeah, it’s tough – like anything else. Tough to be the best. – Player Piano

The television cameras dollied and panned around him like curious, friendly dinosaurs, sniffing and peering. – Player Piano

I do know that it’s far easier to ask questions than to answer them. – Player Piano